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Bill Tanner
December 1, 2025
Glad I got this reminder about Miss Hurley. Had the privilege of working with her at the Washington Memorial Library when I was a teenager. We young folks knew we were loved and supported. What a great lady!
David McCowen
September 29, 2011
She was my Seventh Grade teacher in 1951. I have fond memories of her.
Martha Bush
September 29, 2011
Miss Hurley helped many young people during here lifetime, I was one of those little people at Alexander III, class of 1958. She treated me with dignity and respect. I will be forever grateful. May she rest in peace.
Robby Long
September 15, 2011
Miss Hurley made a positive impact on thousands of individuals. I feel fortunate to be one of them. May she rest in peace.
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September 10, 2011
To each of you who have written such sweet and memorable notes about our aunt, Miss Hurley, we are touched and so appreciate your words. Thank you to each of you. Her nieces, Cathy Hedglin and Cissy Cullen
Tonya Davis- King
September 9, 2011
Miss Hurley was my principal at Northeast, that was my first year there and my first year moving to Macon i did not know anybody there, but she was there to help me along the way. So glad she had a long life.May GOD bless her soul!
September 9, 2011
A grand lady and a dedicated educator. Thanks for your role in some great memories!
Allen Akin, Allowee Akin
Barbara Hale Davidson
September 9, 2011
Miss Hurley was my principal at Alex III for 7 years. She was also a good friend of my mother, who taught there. I was an office aide for her and ran the school book store every morning. She was a wonderful lady.
David Paine, MD
September 8, 2011
Miss Hurley was my Principal at Alexander III in the late 60's.
God bless this beautiful lady.
AUDREY PLATT
September 8, 2011
ELEANOR WAS MY COUSIN AND DEAR FRIEND. HER NAME, ELEANOR, IS MY MOTHER'S AND MY DAUGHTER'S. HER SENSE OF HUMOR AND HER INTELLIGENCE WERE UNIQUE. I KNOW SHE WAS A WONDERFUL TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL AS WELL AS A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING. I THINK OF HER WITH MANY SMILES AND A FEELING OF WARMTH. BON VOYAGE, DEAR ELEANOR.
Diane Widener Carr
September 8, 2011
Miss Hurley was my principal at Alexander III and then at Lassiter and Northeast High School. I am glad to know she lived a long and adventurous life. Blessings to her friends and family.
September 8, 2011
"Aunt" Eleanor...Didn't get to know you til later in life when you'd come to lunches at Hurley Electric Company on Wednesdays. Very few people were ever invited to those lunches but you had a standing invitation each week. We all loved the bantering between you and Dad(Robert Hurley).It was always fun to see who'd "win" that week over whatever y'all were talking about. Well, when Dad greeted you in heaven, I'm sure he smiled and told you YOU WON with those ugly dog/cat figures you gave him. Those things still make me laugh when I visit the family in Florida.
Love You,
Patn. Hurley Hess
Carolyn Collins Kennedy Dominy
September 8, 2011
Miss Hurley was my 7th grade teacher 1946-47. She was truly of the "old school" and made very sure that all her students learned, were respectful. She was a fine person and I saw her a few years ago and we visited - she even remembered me after all those years.
September 7, 2011
Just happened to read the Macon paper on line( I live in Augusta) and saw that Miss Hurley had died. I remember her so vividly and always thought she was someone to be "respected and perhaps feared" but a wonderful Principal. We sure could use more Public School principals like her. I send my sympathy to her family.
Sherrie Souder Hanks
William Tanner
September 7, 2011
I workd with Ms. Hurley at the Washington Memorial Library when I was in high school. She bonded primarily with us students workers and it was clear that she loved young people. That was a long time ago, but I still think of her fondly. She was one of the sweetest people I've ever met! Bill Tanner
Joyce Yocum
September 7, 2011
Miss Hurley was our principal at Alexander III when we were there in the 1960's. We went all the way from 1st through 7th grade with her & her niece, Cathy Cullen. She was quite a leader. Remembering the good days.
Tricia Wilson Cash
September 7, 2011
I will always be thankful for the opportunity to have Miss Hurley for my Principal at Alex III and Lasseter/Northeast. She demanded respect from her kids and received it. She was definitely a positive influence in my life!! Even after all these years, she will be missed.
mary hurley
September 7, 2011
"aunt eleanor" when i think of her i always laugh. she was always known as "aunt eleanor". my dad(robert hurley)and "aunt eleanor" in the same room always meant a good time. they both just laughed and joked and now they are together again laughing in the heavens. try to stay out of trouble you two!!!
Trey Futch
September 7, 2011
I worked with Miss Hurley at Washington Library - what a great lady. Prayers for the family -
Rocky Mills
September 7, 2011
Miss Hurley was principal at Alexander III when I started in 1952 and still there when I left in the 7th grade.. What a great person and lady..she knew how to handle everything and everybody..what a blessing it was to have her..my sister and I talk about her to this day..see you soon sweet lady!!!
Y. Yvette Andrews
September 7, 2011
Ms. Hurley was my principal at Northeast, she was a strong administrator , but a very kind lady.
Jimmy Chancellor
September 7, 2011
Miss Hurley was a very good teacher at Alexander III and was one of my favorite teachers. She knew how to make you want to learn.
Lynn Stillwell
September 7, 2011
Miss Hurley was wonderful to work with at Northeast. A lovely lady!
Don Eubanks
September 7, 2011
I lived seven years of my childhood with the constant fear ( with some relief during summer vacation) of being sent to Miss Hurley's office. Getting to know her as an adult,however, I have realized what a positive influence she had been on all of us who passed through Alexander III in those good old days. We should all be grateful.
Sarah Hawthorne
September 7, 2011
Miss Hurley was a wonderful principal and role model for me during my early years in education. I will always appreciate the lessons she taught me and the friendship she shared. My prayers are with her family members.
DAWN HOWELL MEEKS
September 7, 2011
TO MISS HURLEY'S FAMILY,
I ATTENDED ALEXANDER III WHEN MISS HURLEY WAS PRINCIPAL AND SHE WAS ONE OF THE NICEST AND MOST CARING WOMEN I HAVE EVER KNOWN,WHEN I GOT TO HIGH SCHOOL SHE WAS ALSO PRINCIPAL THERE,SO SHE AND I SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER..I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR SHE HAS LEFT US,,,,GOD HAS GOTTEN A VERY SPECIAL ANGEL..
Hubert Addleton
September 7, 2011
Miss Hurley was my 7th grade teacher in 1946-47 at Alexander III. I was a shy country country boy having transferred there from Jones County Grammar School. She was so kind and understanding. After all these years I still remember her.
Sherman Wilbanks
September 7, 2011
I always Cherished MISS HURLEY as one of my favorite teachers.She was a very wonderful person.
Fran Grant
September 6, 2011
What a grand lady and a real professional. Good memories of her!
Anne Stewart Perry
September 6, 2011
Miss Hurley will always be a part of the memories I have from from my early years in grammar school (Alexander III). A wonderful lady that was dedicated to the children she taught and the schools she served as an administrator. A hard act to follow.
Mary Jane Cardwell
September 6, 2011
What a wonderful life and a great influence on so many young people! She will be missed.
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